Tag: government

Scottish Construction Industry urged to feedback on new draft recovery plan for the sector

Business

John Glover - September 9, 2020

The Scottish construction industry has been urged to have its say in the new draft recovery plan for the sector, launched last week by...

Children with cystic fibrosis struggling to get food deliveries as supermarkets tell parents: “It must be account holder who is vulnerable”

News

Bethan Sexton - April 4, 2020

CHILDREN with cystic fibrosis are struggling to get food, as parents say supermarkets are refusing to acknowledge them and for priority delivery. Despite many stores...

Planning for Brexit

Business

Joe Hutchison - March 23, 2020

Environment Secretary Roseanna Cunningham has called on the UK Government to halt current Brexit negotiations to ensure all available resources can be put towards...

Devolved governments demand Brexit input

Business

Joe Hutchison - March 11, 2020

The devolved administrations of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have issued a joint call for the UK Government to engage with them meaningfully on...

New ways to apply for children and young people disability benefits

Business

Joe Hutchison - February 7, 2020

Applications for the new Child Disability Payment are going to be available online, face-to-face and by telephone - for the first time ever. The Scottish...